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The Japanese

A History in Twenty Lives

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By: Christopher Harding
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Chris Harding's enormously enjoyable new book distils Japan's long, complex and fascinating history into the stories of 20 remarkable individuals. These vivid and entertaining portraits take the listener from the earliest written accounts of Japan right through to the life of the current empress, Masako. We encounter shamans and warlords, poets and revolutionaries, scientists, artists and adventurers - each offering insights of their own into this extraordinary place.

For anyone new to Japan, this book is the ideal introduction. For anyone already deeply involved with it, this is a book filled with surprises and pleasures.

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Rarely can an author cover so much time and make it enjoyable and cohesive throughout. I read this as a physical book and have since gotten the audiobook too; it's read by the author in his smooth British accent! Japan is wonderful because they have retained what is ancient while mastering modernity - it's all in this book.

Two Thousand Years Never Flew By So Fast

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I am surprised that there are no reviews of this book.
I have studied Japan and its history extensively and this book adds much to my knowledge.
The author talks about so many aspects of Japanese life and history.
An interesting fact, how Buddhism plays a role in Japanese life and philosophy.
In studying Buddhism, I was aware of this, but having it mentioned in a detailed fashion is refreshing.
The author as the narrator does an excellent job.
His book “The light of Asia”, a history of Western fascination with the East is next on my program.
My thanks to all involved, JK.


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